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Defence Series No. 150 - Looking astern into the mouths of 6 inch guns of an Australian Cruiser while the double turrets seem to rise almost as high as the bridge
Defence Series No. 150 - Looking astern into the mouths of 6 inch guns of an Australian Cruiser while the double turrets seem to rise almost as high as the bridge

Defence Series No. 150 - Looking astern into the mouths of 6 inch guns of an Australian Cruiser while the double turrets seem to rise almost as high as the bridge

Publisher (Australian, founded 1880)
Maker
Datec 1940
Object number00029628
NamePostcard
MediumPhotographic print on paper
DimensionsOverall: 87 x 140 mm
ClassificationsPosters and postcards
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionThis black and white photographic postcard features a modified Leander class cruiser of the Royal Australian Navy. The focus of the image is on the ships 6 inch guns. Produced by the Rose Stereograph Company in Armadale, Victoria, this postcard is number 150 in a series of cards featuring Royal Australian Navy ships.SignificanceThis postcard is an interesting record of the promotion of the modified Leander class cruiser by the Royal Australian Navy. HMAS PERTH, HOBART and SYDNEY were the three Leander class ships that were modified and sold to the Royal Australian Navy. Their machinery and propulsion were organised in two separate units to allow the ships to continue to operate if one set were damaged.